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Are there solar powered window blinds? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 days ago by clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world
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I've got an extra tall living room, and without a 15' ladder there's no way I can actuate the pull down shades. I would be annoyed to have to climb up to change batteries a few times a year. What I would ideally want are some kind of window shade or blinds with a remote or HA controllable, and a little solar panel to collect the juicy rays of the sun.

I have found hard wired shades, battery powered shades with remotes, and zigbee etc shades, but not exactly what I'm looking for.

Any suggestions?

I don't actually HAVE any automation at home beyond some hated Alexas, but these shades would be a great place to start.

Thanks in advance.

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[–] AtariDump@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Switchbot has something to open and close blinds that runs on solar.

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Cool, checking that out. Thank you!

[–] AtariDump@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Welcome! I have several and they work well